Bus and Coach from Colchester to Canterbury: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Colchester to Canterbury

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Colchester to Canterbury from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£40

tomorrow

£45

Saturday

Sunday

£45

Monday

Tuesday

£43

Wednesday

£44

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 5m	08:25	Colchester	East Hill House	16:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:25:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	7h 10m	12:10	Colchester	East Hill House	19:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 12:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	6h 55m	14:10	Colchester	East Hill House	21:05	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 14:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	8h 20m	16:30	Colchester	East Hill House	00:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 10m	12:10	Colchester	East Hill House	19:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 12:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	8h 15m	14:10	Colchester	East Hill House	22:25	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 14:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	7h 30m	06:05	Colchester	East Hill House	13:35	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	8h 55m	08:25	Colchester	East Hill House	17:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:25:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	7h 20m	16:30	Colchester	East Hill House	23:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 50m	12:10	Colchester	East Hill House	19:00	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 12:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	8h 15m	14:10	Colchester	East Hill House	22:25	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 14:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	7h 30m	06:05	Colchester	East Hill House	13:35	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	8h 30m	08:35	Colchester	East Hill House	17:05	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 08:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	7h 15m	16:35	Colchester	East Hill House	23:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 16:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 5m	08:25	Colchester	East Hill House	16:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 08:25:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	6h 55m	14:10	Colchester	East Hill House	21:05	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 14:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	8h 20m	16:30	Colchester	East Hill House	00:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	8h 0m	06:05	Colchester	East Hill House	14:05	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 10m	12:10	Colchester	East Hill House	19:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 12:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 5m	08:25	Colchester	East Hill House	16:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 08:25:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	6h 55m	14:10	Colchester	East Hill House	21:05	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 14:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	8h 20m	16:30	Colchester	East Hill House	00:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	8h 0m	06:05	Colchester	East Hill House	14:05	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 10m	12:10	Colchester	East Hill House	19:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 12:10:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Colchester to Canterbury is £38 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Colchester and Canterbury

See here how frequent the connections between Colchester and Canterbury are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Colchester to Canterbury. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Colchester and Canterbury.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 15 coaches from Colchester to Canterbury, while Night sees the fewest connections between Colchester and Canterbury, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Colchester to Canterbury

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 5 times every day by bus from Colchester to Canterbury in one click! Book your bus ticket from Colchester to Canterbury starting from £38!

Cheapest Bus	£38
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Coach	08:25
Latest Coach	16:30
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	68.5 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Colchester to Canterbury

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach companies leave Colchester for Canterbury: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£40

Friday 19/12

£45

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£45

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£43

Wednesday 24/12

£44

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£66

Saturday 27/12

£49

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Colchester to Canterbury

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Colchester to Canterbury, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £40, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Colchester to Canterbury. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £45.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Colchester to Canterbury, with £40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £40.

How to save money travelling from Colchester to Canterbury

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Colchester to Canterbury in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Colchester to Canterbury, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Colchester to Canterbury are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Colchester to Canterbury

These are the most booked bus companies between Colchester to Canterbury from our users.

National Express from Colchester to Canterbury

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Colchester to Canterbury:

Cheapest Price	£40
Fastest Coach	6h 25m
Earliest Coach	08:25
Last Coach	16:30
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	16/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Colchester and Canterbury

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Colchester and Canterbury.

Coach Station

Stanwell Street 12

East Hill House

Alresford, Essex

Station Road, Alresford, Colchester

University of Essex

Boundary Rd

Town Station

Coach Station

Gravel Walk 14

University of Kent

University Road

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Colchester to Canterbury

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Colchester to Canterbury? Or which bus companies serve the route Colchester to Canterbury? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Colchester to Canterbury bus

How much does a Colchester - Canterbury coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Colchester - Canterbury bus trip is available from £38 and takes 8h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Colchester to Canterbury?

The connection Colchester to Canterbury is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £38 to £51. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Colchester - Canterbury route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Colchester to Canterbury is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Canterbury from Colchester take?

The quickest coach from Colchester to Canterbury is provided by National Express and takes 6h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £51. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Colchester to Canterbury?

The earliest bus to Canterbury departs from Colchester at 08:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Colchester to Canterbury?

The latest bus to Canterbury departs from Colchester at 16:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Colchester - Canterbury route?

Passengers looking to travel from Colchester to Canterbury can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between Colchester and Canterbury by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Canterbury from Colchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Colchester Canterbury bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Colchester Canterbury bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Colchester to Canterbury on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Colchester to Canterbury?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Colchester and Canterbury. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Colchester to Canterbury?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Colchester to Canterbury

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Colchester and to Canterbury

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Colchester and to Canterbury. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!